supplementation

Baking Soda: The Performance Supplement You Are Missing When we hear “baking soda,” we think of laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, and the stuff we put in refrigerators so they don’t smell bad. But baking soda has other uses as well, especially in regard to fitness and fatigue. The...

by Mike Arnold When it comes to the subject of hair loss, you will find strong opinions on both sides of the fence. For some, it is simply a natural part of life; not something to be feared or despised. Being met with acceptance, these individuals fret little over the state of their hairline...

The Latest Study on Testosterone says it doesn’t work… by Anthony Roberts The Public Library of Science (PLOSOne.org) recently published a metastudy (a study that looks at other studies) titled: “Treatment of Men for “Low Testosterone”: A Systematic Review.” If you’re anything like me, you...

by Mike Arnold When it comes to the subject of hair loss, you will find strong opinions on both sides of the fence. For some, it is simply a natural part of life; not something to be feared or despised. Being met with acceptance, these individuals fret little over the state of their hairline...

We've been waiting for a myostatin blocker to come along for years now. Turns out we've had one this whole time! The chemical sports world waits with baited breath for the arrival of myostatin blockers: new muscle strengthening substances that sabotage the protein myostatin in muscle tissue...

Creatine Monohydrate is one of the most popular supplements used by people looking to build lean muscle mass, maximize performance and increase strength. According to survey data, over 40% of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes reported that they have used creatine. Despite...

Whey Protein: Health Benefits and Side Effects Milk is made of two proteins, casein and whey. Whey protein can be separated from the casein in milk or formed as a by-product of cheese making. Whey protein is considered a complete protein and contains all 9 essential amino acids and is low in...

The Post-Workout Anabolic Window Science Proves It's Not As Narrow As Often Believed For many years, the concept of a “post-workout anabolic window of opportunity” has been taken as gospel by those in the bodybuilding community. Simply stated, the “anabolic window” hypothesis postulates that...

β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate supplementation on physical capacity, body composition and biochemical markers in elite rowers BACKGROUND:<abstracttext label="BACKGROUND" nlmcategory="BACKGROUND">β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyric acid (HMB) is an interesting supplement in sports. However, literature sources...

Q: “What can I do with my anabolic steroid cycle planning to help protect my liver?” A: First, liver harm from anabolic steroids comes principally or entirely from alkylated anabolic steroids. Where the steroids are non-alkylated and estradiol levels remain normal, there’s almost never harm to...

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Creatine is easily the most widely recognized nutritional supplement on earth. But ironically, while people outside the bodybuilding community think it's some type of anabolic steroid, the bulk of the people inside the bodybuilding community think all it does is put water in your system just to...

What are nootropics? Nootropics or “smart drugs” are defined as any nutritive substance which is thought to improve mental function, including attention, cognition, concentration, memory or motivation. Nootropic literally means “toward the mind.” The actions by which nootropics are purported to...

THE CORRECT USE OF SUPPLEMENTS BY: 3J www.3jsdiet.com Being in the position that I am as a sports nutritionist, my days are filled with questions that are directed towards the individual needs of my clients. One of the questions that I have to ask as I am building a program...

New study finds testosterone replacement therapy does not increase heart risk. A new study of generally healthy men who used testosterone replacement therapy to normalize testosterone levels has found that taking supplemental testosterone does not increase their risk of experiencing a heart...

Among the most beneficial and effective supplements in any sports nutrition program are branched chain amino acids. These are the essential aminos leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Although these supplements have been around for a long time and the scientific understanding in the exercise...

Decent study on metabolic rate, t3 increases from Supplements with phosphate. Best used and most effective for fat loss when on a cutting diet. Reserves energy from carbohydrates while adding more fat burning potential. Cytomel, t3, t4, cutting down after a bulk cycle Adding a mineral...

Top Five Testosterone Misconceptions By Jack Gates Low testosterone has emerged as an umbrella cause for numerous male health problems. Bombarded by advertisements suggesting insufficient testosterone could be causing everything from depression to low sex drive, men are increasingly...

L-Carnitine/L-Tartrate- Reduces Muscle Soreness, Improves Recovery, Improves Androgen Response, and Improves Blood Flow? There are not many supplements that I can recommend to bodybuilders, but ones of the few is L-Carnitine. L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (LCLT). LCLC first appeared on the...